Job Description

Functions as an assistant to a faculty physician/s by performing and overseeing both office responsibilities and clinic-related duties.

Qualifications

Four years office experience; at least two years preferably in a medical setting, or equivalency; and demonstrated organizational, human relations, and effective communication skills required.

A typing speed of 40 wpm and completion of a medical terminology course may be required in some departments.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Functions as primary liaison between attending physicians and their patients including: scheduling and confirming appointments; responding to patient calls by evaluating the nature and urgency and returning calls for the physicians whenever possible; and coordinating multiple appointments with other physicians and/or services.

Assists with the preparation and smooth operation of the clinic by making patient charts, referral letters and clinic schedule available; greeting and registering clinic patients; answering patient questions regarding policies, co-payments, fee schedules, etc.; and obtaining medical and insurance information and entering into the data base.

Maintains accurate and orderly patient medical records.

Completes initial patient billing process such as preparing charge sheets with procedure and diagnosis codes and entering charges into the computer data base.